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Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs

Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs

Treat yourself to tender Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs, an effortless recipe packed with comforting flavor, perfect for any night.
Recipe Developer-Estefania
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes

Ingredients

  • 500 g Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ tsp Black Pepper
  • 2 tablespoon Flour
  • 60 g Salted Butter
  • 1 Shallot Chopped
  • 6 Cloves Garlic Minced
  • 180 ml Dry White Wine
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Chili flakes
  • ¼ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 80 g Salted Butter
  • 1 tablespoon Parsley

Instructions

  • Season the chicken thighs with salt and black pepper.
  • Coat the chicken evenly with flour, shaking off any excess.
  • In a large skillet, melt 60 g of salted butter over medium-high heat.
  • Add the chicken thighs and sear for 4–5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • Add the finely chopped shallot and minced garlic to the same skillet and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Pour in the dry white wine and simmer for 2–3 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the pan.
  • Stir in the remaining salt, chili flakes, cayenne pepper, and dried oregano.
  • Reduce the heat to low and gradually whisk in the remaining cubed butter until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened.
  • Add the chopped parsley and stir to combine.
  • Return the chicken to the skillet and turn to coat in the sauce. Simmer for 2–3 minutes to heat through.
  • Serve hot, garnished with extra parsley if desired.

Notes

Brown the Chicken First: I always make sure the chicken gets a nice golden sear; it adds so much flavor before the sauce even goes in. 
Let the Wine Simmer: I like to give the wine a couple of minutes to bubble away; it picks up all the flavor from the pan and makes the sauce taste richer. 
Add the Butter Slowly: I whisk in the butter a few cubes at a time so the sauce turns silky smooth without breaking. 

Nutrition

Calories: 2070kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 136g | Fat: 142g | Saturated Fat: 79g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 39g | Trans Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 945mg | Sodium: 2398mg | Potassium: 2067mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 4525IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 184mg | Iron: 8mg